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Woodbridge Apartments
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Woodbridge Apartments

222 Glenn Bridge RdArden, NC 28704
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Southwood Apartments
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Southwood Apartments

13 Christ School RdArden, NC 28704
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22-28 Wedgefield Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

22-28 Wedgefield Dr

22-28 Wedgefield DrAsheville, NC 28806
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Arden, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arden, NC

Pricing Updated: 08/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Arden, NC area range in price from $1,395 to $5,950 with an overall median price of $4,019. The three Arden neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cliffs at Walnut Cove at $2,050, Southridge at $1,395, and Royal Pines at $1,395. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arden Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cliffs at Walnut Cove$2,100$2,0503
Southridge$2,412$1,39520
Royal Pines$3,097$1,39523
Arbor Woods$3,200$1,39534
King Heights$3,200$1,39527
Lake Julian$3,200$1,39529
Lake Julian Trails$3,200$1,39524
Avery Creek$5,950$1,50012
Kayden Valley$5,950$1,50016
Waightstill Mountain$5,950$1,39531

Cheapest Available Arden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arden, NC is a Studio unit found at Venture at Lake Julian in the Kashmir neighborhood priced from $1,098. Ansley at Roberts Lake in the Lake Julian Trails neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,186. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,098
Ansley at Roberts LakeTHE GROVE1BR,1BA$1,186
Audubon PlaceThe Finch1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arden area is the $1.30 price per square foot Florence Model at Ashton Mills Townhomes in the in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Arden apartment is the LUXE Hickory Model at Hawthorne at Southside starting at $1,999 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Bennington Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashton Mills TownhomesFlorence2BR,2.5BA$1.30
Hawthorne at SouthsideLUXE Hickory3BR,2BA$1.53
Riverstone Apartments at Long ShoalsClarendon II3BR,2BA$1.54
Kensington PlaceAppalachían2BR,2BA$1.51
Burton HillsA21BR,1BA$1.70
Creekside at ArdenArden 2A2BR,1BA$1.52
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR,1BA$1.60
Audubon PlaceThe Finch1BR,1BA$1.59
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesBlue Ridge Garden1BR,1BA$1.68
Dilworth Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Patio1BR,1BA$1.66

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Getting Around Arden, NC

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

10 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arden Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Arden?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Arden is at Venture at Lake Julian listed at $1,098.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arden Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arden Apartment is $1,186 at Ansley at Roberts Lake.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Arden Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arden is starting from $1,317 at Creekside at Arden.

What is the most affordable Arden Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Arden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kensington Place and starts from $1,695.

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